DecodedCarsPontiac Torrent
4 model years from 2006 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2009
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–20 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (87)
The 2009 Torrent in brief
The 2009 Pontiac Torrent is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (3.4L 6-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,719 lb (4dr SUV FWD Base/GT).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 3% better than the 2009 SUV - average of 19.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Pontiac Torrent has 4 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 20 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 20 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (67), fuel/propulsion system (52), electrical system (35).
2007 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 237 owner complaints.
How the 2006 Torrent compares
The 2006 Pontiac Torrent is a SUV - offered with a 3.4L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,777 lb (/Sport 4dr SUV AWD).
2009 Torrent pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints10 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 42 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Torrent changes by model year
- 2008
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2009 Torrent
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2009 Toyota RAV4 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 14 |
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner | 18 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2009 Subaru Forester | 22 MPG | Not rated | 16 |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander | 26 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Pontiac. How we calculate this →